Our client, an established supplier of electronic components and technical solutions, are looking for an Area Sales Manager - Electronic Components - North UK to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a customer-facing sales role focused on developing new business, growing existing accounts and maximising revenue across a designated customer portfolio. Key responsibilities of the Area Sales Manager - Electronic Components - North UK job:Develop and manage a profitable portfolio of existing and new customersDrive design-in activity and promote the full range of products and servicesDevelop account strategies and identify new markets, applications and opportunitiesManage sales enquiries through to order and take commercial ownership of customer relationshipsAchieve or exceed sales and gross profit targetsManage customer inventory and support VMI programmes where requiredAttend customer meetings, QBRs and industry eventsMonitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirementsWork closely with internal teams, suppliers and customers to resolve commercial and operational issues Experience required for the Area Sales Manager - Electronic Components - North UK job:Strong knowledge of the electronics industry and electronic componentsProven track record in business development and key account managementExperience identifying new customers, markets and applicationsCommercially driven with excellent communication and negotiation skillsExperience with VMI and/or ..... full job details .....